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06/04/2024

AUBURN, Calif. Coinciding with Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in June, Placer County's Healthy Brain Initiative is launching a new advertising campaign and hosting a community event aimed at promoting healthy brain habits and encouraging dementia screening across the county.

06/04/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. –Truckee has good taste and now it's time to put that to good use. Tahoe Modern, a furniture showroom and interior design firm based in Truckee, is hosting a fundraising event in conjunction with the Truckee Donner Land …

06/04/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Gateway Mountain Center has recently expanded its board, welcoming four new members: Lisa Ryan, Tanja Powers, Brad Waugh, and Felicity Beallo.

06/03/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Building on the success of 2022 and 2023 wildfire prevention division developments, Truckee Fire is once again launching a robust set of programs and initiatives aimed at reducing wildfire risk and enhancing community resilience. Truckee Fire urges …

06/03/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As part of the ongoing efforts to enrich community involvement in the development of the new Truckee Regional Library, the Core Partners (Nevada County, Town of Truckee and Friends of the Truckee Library) are excited to announce …

06/03/2024

TAHOE BASIN, Calif./Nev. – A team of three agencies have caught up on their to-do list when it comes to burn piles on Nevada state lands in the Tahoe Basin, largely thanks to this winter's conditions.

06/03/2024

AUBURN, Calif. Placer County Museums is welcoming everyone back to the Heritage Trail Museums Tour, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with museums throughout Placer County offering free admission on select dates all summer. A total of 28 museums and …

06/02/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Across California, fire crews and managers are already preparing for fire season. Despite two years of average to above-average precipitation, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Director, Jaime Gamboa, knows just how quickly wildfire …

06/02/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System is proud to announce that the Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency (S-SV) has recently designated Tahoe Forest Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center and Stroke Receiving Center for the local emergency medical services region. …

06/02/2024

Over the years I've had the distinct honor of delivering a few commencement sermons to some great graduates.So I dug down into a dusty bin to find out if any one of those ancient relics holds any water today. I …

06/01/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Effective May 31, 2024, Seasonal Open Burning (wood, slash, or needle piles) will be closed for Incline Village and Crystal Bay, NV.

06/01/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Achieve Tahoe, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides sports and recreational programs in Northern California to people with disabilities, was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from The Hartford's Adaptive Sports program for new adaptive sports …

06/01/2024

As graduation season approaches, it's time to celebrate our graduating seniors' accomplishments and reflect on their important role in our community. Their achievements go beyond personal milestones; they significantly benefit our local economy and society. Their transition from students to …

06/01/2024

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05/31/2024

It's time to put away the skis, snowboards, and snowshoes and dust off the running shoes. Lake Tahoe has a race for everyone, whether you are just getting into running or are a pro looking for a challenge. There are …

05/31/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division have filed no charges against a homeowner who shot and killed a yearling bear after it entered his house through a backdoor on Memorial Day. …

05/31/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Eastern Sierra region is set to receive a significant economic boost through the newly-launched Sierra Jobs First initiative, part of a statewide investment aimed at job creation, industrial strategy, and economic development. This unprecedented multi-million dollar …

05/31/2024

OLYMPIC Valley, Calif. – The Olympic Valley Public Service District Board of Directors unanimously approved new water, sewer, and garbage service rates for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

05/31/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe will participated in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a groundbreaking statewide initiative dedicated to finding forever homes for pets. On June 1, over 170 California animal welfare organizations, including HSTT, will offer …

05/31/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month is set to begin on June 1, featuring a full month of bicycling events throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Tahoe Bicycle Coalition …

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